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Teachers and Staff

Oliver
Modified Core, Educational Leadership Nova Southeastern University Masters, Curriculum & Instruction Nova Southeastern University Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education Rollins College ChristineOL@LeeSchools.net Phone: 941-964-8016

Christine Oliver

Head of School

Tillotson Main

Assistant Head of School

Florida State University, Masters
English Education

Florida State University, B.S.
English Education

Certifications
Elementary Education
English 6-12
Exceptional Student Education

Endorsements
ESOL
Reading
Gifted

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NicoleET@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Nicole Tillotson-Main

Assistant Head of School

Deins

Spanish Teacher, 5th Grade

University of South Florida, BA

Certifications
Early Childhood
Elementary K-6

KimberlyADe@LeeSchools.net

Phone: (941) 964-8016

Kimberly Deins

Spanish

Teacher

McKenzie

2nd Grade Teacher

Ohio University – Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education

Morehead State University – Master of Arts
Elementary Education

Certifications
Elementary Education

Endorsements
ESOL
Reading

 

SusanMcK@Leeschools.net

Phone: (941) 964-8016

Susan McKenzie

2nd Grade

Teacher

Costigan McComak

First Grade Teacher

Appalachian State University – Bachelor of Science
Elementary Ed.

Certifications:
Elementary Ed. K-6
ESE K-12

Endorsements:
ESOL

KateC@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Kate Costigan

1st Grade

Teacher

Kane

Paraprofessional

After-School Assistant

BriannaK@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

 

Brianna Kane

After-School Assistant

Paraprofessional

Bengtson

5th Grade Math Teacher

Rhode Island College, B.S.

Elementary Education

JaneBE@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Jane Bengtson

5th Grade Math

Teacher

Stevenson Christie Staff

Executive Assistant

ChristieLS@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Christie Stevenson

Executive Assistant

D Wharton SRO

School Resource Officer

Certifications: Law Enforcement/Corrections, State of Florida

Phone: 941-694-8016

Deputy Dave Wharton

School Resource Officer

Truisi Lisa

PE & Art Teacher, Grades K-5

SUNY College, Cortland, NY, B.S.

Certifications
Elementary Education K-6

LisaMTR@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Lisa Truisi

PE

Teacher

Rahal

4th Grade Teacher

Marshall University, B.S.

Certifications
Elementary Education, K-6
Social Studies Education, 6-12

DorothySR@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-694-8016

Dorothy Rahal

4th Grade

Teacher

Colosimo

After-School Director

Certifications: Florida Child Care Professional
Florida Child Care and Education Program Director

AngelaDC@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Angela Colosimo

After-School Director

Huber

Reading Specialist, Grades K-5

TonyaH@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Tonya Huber

Reading Specialist

Teacher

Nuzzi

Paraprofessional

KarenDKe@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Karen Nuzzi

Paraprofessional

A woman wearing black and smiling

3rd Grade Teacher

Certifications
Elementary Education
Exceptional Student Education

Endorsements
ESOL
Reading

KristenNM@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Kristen Shank

3rd Grade

Teacher

Shirback

Intervention Specialist
5th Grade Science

University of South Florida, Masters
Elementary Education

University of Central Florida, B.S.
Psychology

Certifications
Elementary Ed. K-6

Endorsements
ESOL
Gifted Education

 

StephanieMP@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Stephanie Perrin Shirback

5th Grade Science

Intervention Specialist

Teacher

Hughes

Kindergarten Teacher

University of South Florida, B.S.
Elementary Education

NOVA Southeastern University, Masters
Early Learning Literacy

Certifications
Elementary Education K-6

Endorsements
ESOL
Reading
Gifted Education

GretchenH@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Gretchen Hughes

Kindergarten

Teacher

Cry

Music Teacher, K-5

AmyGC@LeeSchools.net

Phone: 941-964-8016

Amy Cyr

Music

Teacher

About the School

The Island School is a multiage charter school for grades K-5 in Boca Grande, Florida. It was founded and approved by the Lee County School Board in 2000. Its purpose is to educate the children whose parents live or work in the community of Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, a small barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico.

School Grade: A
School Accountability Report

Our Mission

The Mission of The Island School is to create an educational environment, which stresses academic excellence while nurturing the spirit of the child. Inherent in our philosophy is the belief that the responsibility for and ownership of education belong to the child.

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions you may have about The Island School.

JenniferMatt@LeeSchools.net
941-964-8016 Phone

Head of School: Christine Oliver

The Island School
135 First Street West
PO Box 1090
Boca Grande, FL 33921

Office Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Summer Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

District Quick Links

  • Lee County School District
  • Lee County Schools Calendar
  • Parent Guide & Code of Conduct for Students Grades PreK – 5
  • State Assessment Calendar (PDF)
  • Lee County Fast Facts
  • FortifyFL

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